Statistics
There are several places to look for statistics. A good place to start is with the federal government's many publications and websites since the government continually gathers statistics on business, education, health care, the environment, etc.
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Federal
- Statistical Abstract of the United States
Provides an overview of the many statistics gathered by the government and is a summary of statistics on the social, political, and economical organization of the United States. - U.S. Census Bureau
Provides data for population, housing, economic, and geographic data. - American FactFinder
The place to look for population, housing, economic, and geographic stats. - American Community Survey
An ongoing survey of a sample of the population. - FedStats
Browse the list of over 100 U.S. agencies. - National Center for Health Statistics

- FRED
(Federal Reserve Economic Data) provides almost 3000 economic time series. Gross domestic product. - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

- U.S.D.A. Economics and Statistics System

International
- Country Statistical Yearbooks
- United Nations Population Information Network

- United Nations Statistics Division

- The World Factbook
This site contains data collected by the CIA about countries around the world, including government, geography, transportation and economic statistics. - Unicef
Information by country - World Health Organization
Data and statistics - World Development Indicators
A collection of data gathered by the World Bank that gives economic and social data for hundreds of countries. This is an ebook format at Miller Library. - The Statistical Abstract of the United States
Lists statistics for the world as a whole and for many countries on a comparative basis with the U.S.
Michigan
- Michigan State Police
Links to statistics covering concealed pistol licensure, crime statistics, drunk driving audit, financial reports, school bus inspection reports, traffic crash statistics and traffic safety research. - Michigan Department of Community Health

- Michigan Economic Development Corporation

- Michigan Census
Includes Data Highlights, Population Data, Social, Geography, Economic Data and Other Resources. - Michigan QuickLinks
Links to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Other Helpful Sites
- CPSR Homepage
The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research at the University of Michigan - Pew ResearchThe Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan "fact tank" that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It does so by conducting public opinion polling and social science research; by analyzing news coverage; and by holding forums and briefings.
- Barna GroupBarna Group is widely considered to be the leading research organization focused on the intersection of faith and culture.
- Statistical Resources on the Web
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Reference Works
Statistical abstract of the United States. - Washington, U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census.
Call Number: HA202 .U5 2012
ISBN: 0081-4741
Publication Date: 2012










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